Bachelor's in Arab and Islamic Studies

Villanova University, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, ethical values, and service-oriented education, Villanova offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs that blend rigorous scholarship with a strong sense of community. At Villanova University, the integration of faith and education is central to its mission. The university's dedication to fostering a community of scholars who are committed to ethical leadership and social responsibility creates a distinctive learning environment. With a dynamic curriculum and a passionate faculty, Villanova equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their chosen careers while upholding the university's values. Through its unwavering commitment to academic rigor, spiritual growth, and community engagement, Villanova University prepares graduates to excel professionally and contribute positively to their communities, embodying the university's spirit of Veritas, Unitas, Caritas (Truth, Unity, Love).

The Arab and Islamic Studies program engages students in the interdisciplinary study of Arab and Islamic societies, provides Arabic language training, and lays a foundation for careers and advanced study in a range of fields. In the Arab and Islamic Studies program, you study with professors who are historians, theologians, political scientists and experts in language and literature. Your interdisciplinary study of complex histories and societies will develop your knowledge base, hone your research skills, deepen your cultural understanding, and prepare you to ask and to answer important questions about our world. The skills AIS students develop are essential both to professional careers and to a life of civic engagement. Among our alumni are Fulbright winners, a Rhodes scholar, researchers and activists, members of the military and nonprofit employees. Our students develop critical understandings of the world and the knowledge and writing skills to apply this in a variety of fields.